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A18 DJL

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,263 mi
Last recorded165,263 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 165,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 158,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 146,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 138,569 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 132,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,171 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A18 DJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 DJL registered?

A18 DJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A18 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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